A14 Ipswich maintenance, junction 52 (Claydon) to junction 55 (Copdock Interchange)

Latest updates

• 01 November 2024

  November Update

  We have now started work on the westbound carriageway and closures are planned to be in place until Friday 29 November.

  Following this, we plan to complete work on the eastbound carriageway from Monday 2 December until Friday 13 December, weather permitting. 

  Closures and diversions

  To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A14 between junction 55 (Copdock Interchange) and 52 (Claydon), and divert traffic as detailed below:

  For the westbound diversion:

  • exit at junction 55 (Copdock Interchange) 
  • travel along the A1214 and A1071 
  • continue along the B1113 through Sproughton and Bramford
  • rejoin the A14 at Claydon

  For the eastbound diversion, travel the same as above but in reverse.

  Following feedback from residents, when full closures are required on the A14 eastbound carriageway, we will implement a road closure at Paper Mill Lane to prevent unsuitable vehicles using this as a cut through. Access to the Premier Inn will still be available. 

  Additionally, there will be slip road closures on the A14 eastbound carriageway as follows:

  • A14 eastbound junction 54 - Saturday 9 November and Saturday 16 November

  View diversion map.

  Any drivers affected will be diverted up to the next junction to return on A14 westbound.

  We will continue to monitor traffic on the diversion route and work with local representatives to mitigate disruption to residents living on the B1113.

  Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

• 15 October 2024

  Roadworks progress update

  We're continuing the essential maintenance of the A14, which we started on 16 September.

  Unfortunately our programme has been delayed due to recent poor weather.

  Closures

  To safely finish our work on the eastbound carriageway, we need to close the A14 between junction 52 (Claydon) and 55 (Copdock Interchange)

  We’ll need to have further overnight closures (8pm to 6am) starting 14 October 2024.

  We'll also need an extra overnight closure of the eastbound carriageway (8pm to 6am) on Saturday 19 October.

  We'll start work on the westbound carriageway on 21 October 2024.

  We're monitoring traffic on the diversion route and working with local representatives to limit disruption for residents on the B1113. We apologise for the inconvenience our changes may cause.

  Diversion

  If you are heading east:

  • Exit at junction 52 (Claydon)
  • Travel along the B1113 through Bramford and Sproughton
  • Then along the A1071 and A1214 to rejoin the A14 at Copdock roundabout

  The westbound diversion will be the same in reverse.

  Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

• 28 August 2024

  Work starts on Monday 16 September 2024 for approximately 2 months

  We’ll be doing essential maintenance work on the A14 between junction 52 (Claydon) and junction 55 (Copdock Interchange).  

  We understand how disruptive closures on this section of the A14 are to local residents but, repairs are needed to extend the life of the road surface to minimise the need for more extensive repairs in the future.

  We now plan to start this work on Monday 16 September 2024 for approximately 2 months. Work will be carried out weeknights only, between 8pm and 6am, weather permitting.

  To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A14 between junctions 52 and 55. Closures will be in both directions, but not both at the same time. We will start work on the eastbound section first.

  Ahead of work starting, we will be holding a free public information drop-in event on Wednesday 21 August between 4pm and 7pm at Tithe Barn, Lower Street, Sproughton, IP8 3AA. This event is your opportunity to ask members of the project team any questions about the project and its road closures.

  Diversions

  While the A14 is closed eastbound, traffic will exit at junction 52 (Claydon), travel along the B1113 through Bramford and Sproughton, then along the A1071 and A1214 to rejoin the A14 at Copdock roundabout.

  The Westbound diversion is the same in reverse.

  See a map of the diversion route.